Infinity: Rising of the Soul Weavers

* Diamond Eyes - Everything *

"Is it really worth it?" Abbadon asked while turning a cold face towards the EDA building they were leaving behind. "They're all arrogant b*stards, do you speculate that they'd be able to really help us? Will they be able to make the correct choices or sacrifices when the time comes?"

Hearing her subordinate's question, Raven could not help but smile and look up at the clear blue sky as the sun sent its rays down upon her, warming her milky white face. 

'So that's what he wanted to ask about,' Raven nodded to herself in understanding. It was clear that Abbadon was concerned about her.

"Although I can't say for sure, I have to make this small leap of faith," Raven shifted her gaze downwards from the clear sky and said while looking at Abbadon's eyes. "What else can I do?"

"This…" Abbadon hesitated. "We can just defend Earth alone! Many of my peers, you faithful subordinates, have already crossed the Star-Rank mark, and many have already become stronger than these Generals! Why would we need to depend on them?"

*Sigh*

"I guess you're somewhat correct. Many of my subordinates have advanced into higher ranks and achieved something truly wonderful," Raven smiled sincerely, a hint of pride filled her face. 

Ever since she had undergone the Mana Refinement process, she had acquired more knowledge thanks to one of her skills: The Elders' Scrolls.

Amongst the knowledge scattered in her skill, Raven was able to acquire a new way of recruiting and strengthening subordinates.

The new method involved pouring massive amounts of souls into those who wish to pledge loyalty to her. By utilizing this power, the person can easily reach unimaginable heights!

Although this may seem rather costly, evil, and unethical, Raven, for some unknown reasons, had an unbelievably large number of souls stored within her; a number that would make recruiting millions of subordinates take a tiny amount of souls that was almost negligible. 

And together with the improved version of her skill Soul Hunter: Soul Reaper, the task was pretty easy and almost natural!

As for whether those souls suffer or not, Raven didn't care since her people always come first on her priority list! 

What's hurting some souls for the cost of saving Gaia, Maria, and everyone else? Not to mention that she was planning on beating the b*stard who is manipulating Maya! Raven will naturally pay any price to save her beloved Maya!

In any case, this method was also the one she used to recruit Scott who now rested at the Star Four power level! Although he was relatively low, compared to the Generals, his training with Tu gave him the ability to defeat some that are stronger than himself, especially with the help of his Cosmic Inclination!

What's more, Raven was able to apply the new method on her old subordinates, including Abbadon, Keith, Calcer, and even Maria, Axane, and the rest!

In addition to the power spike, those subordinates, or family, would be truly loyal to Raven since, in a sense, she still has the ability to suppress those souls. But at the same time, she also has the ability to strengthen them, giving her people an even greater increase in power during battle for a short period of time.

That's why, in Abbadon's eyes, those Generals were nothing but extra weights that cost more than the benefits they give!

"Abbadon, although our people have more potential, we still don't know much about our enemies so it's always better to be cautious. The more allies we have, the easier it would be to protect ourselves!" Raven said while still looking into Abbadon's golden irises and blood red pupils. "You can say that I have faith in the Generals' skills, however, if we were to argue about the level of trust I have of them… I think it would be better if we send someone to keep them under control. Kay, what do you say?"

'Uhm, instantly!' Kayla replied.

In a matter of seconds, several clones materialised to Raven's sides. They all looked like herself, but her warm golden eyes and long silky hair were replaced by dark purple that gave off an icy feeling to whomever was brave enough to stare.

Seeing that, Abbadon smiled as he watched the clones leave towards different destinations.

With Lady Kayla keeping tabs on the situation, everything would be under control!

'Hm, although I am able to recruit the Generals as subordinates, nothing guarantees that the Supreme Galactic Alliance won't be able to see through them…' Raven considered her options calmly. 'Uhm, it's safer this way. Although I am planning to give those b*tches a visit, now is definitely not the time!'

"By the way, Lady Raven," Abbadon sounded hesitant. "I understand that you've only reached the Star Three Rank just recently, so how come you were able to suppress the Generals? Some of them reached Star Eight which is not something to be taken lightly, yet, Lady Raven, you-"

"Hehe," Raven chuckled mischievously, making Abbadon's hair stand to an end. "Of course, a Star Three can never really do much against a Star Eight, it would be commendable if they could breathe under their pressure!"

"Then Lady Raven…" Abbadon didn't know why but he could not help but gulp loudly. 

"She stole my aura, of course!" Gaia's pouting face came into view all of a sudden. 

Although she was listening the whole time, she never made herself visible; she didn't want to raise a commotion. These Generals were a waste in her eyes and they've already wasted enough time with them after all!

"I prefer the term 'borrowed'," Raven forced a smile. 

"Humph, there's a huge difference between the two terms, and you definitely didn't borrow!" Saying that, she sat on Raven's shoulder as she gave her a cold glance.

"Lady Raven…" Abbadon was left even more confused than before. "Could it be that that aura was actually Lady Gaia's and not yours?"

"Hm, yes and no," Raven raised her index as if to lecture her poor subordinate. "Well, to better explain it, I have to ask you: do you know how everyone has Mana Core, Mana Nodes, and Mana Veins, right?"

"Uhm," Abbadon nodded in understanding, he wasn't particularly proficient in Mana Manipulation, but he knew at least that much.